Glowforge Forum (2024)

1. Glowforge Owners Forum

  • About

  • Discussion of the Glowforge 3D laser printer, free laser designs, help and support, tricks and tips, and other laser cutting and engraving information.

2. Glowforge Community Chat

  • Welcome to Community Chat! Where thousands of Glowforge owners share tips, find inspiration, and get help — all while printing!

  • Meet Glowforge, the 3D laser printer that makes magical things at the push of a button.

3. Learn & Discover - Glowforge

  • Brainstorm, troubleshoot, and share ideas with fellow Glowforge owners. Explore the forums. Meet the family. Performance ...

  • Brainstorm, troubleshoot, and share ideas with fellow Glowforge owners.

4. Glowforge Community - Facebook

  • Check out the Glowforge owners' community forum for free resources like tutorials and inspiration for your own projects.

  • See posts, photos and more on Facebook.

5. FrankenForge ... a Glowforge salvage project - Lasers - Maker Forums

  • 19 mrt 2021 · A thread to share how to salvage a nonfunctional Glowforge. The machine didn't function from new. Left “Y” axis motor was dead which caused ...

  • A thread to share how to salvage a nonfunctional Glowforge. The machine didn’t function from new. Left “Y” axis motor was dead which caused erratic, nonsensical motion. Company had no interest in problem solving or having the machine returned for forensic analyst. So rather than send the machine off to the recycle it was dismantled in an effort to build a machine from the scraps. It turns out one wire wasn’t fully seated into a connector that plugs into the “Y” motor. Most of the Glowforge...

6. Glowforge World - A Friendly Community for Help, Inspiration ...

  • A friendly and amazing community where you can learn and get help and post anything related to laser cutting. No mater what your experience. Everyone is ...

  • See posts, photos and more on Facebook.

7. Don't talk bad about a GlowForge or they will sue you…(see article ...

  • 29 feb 2024 · A Glowforge Pro 3D laser engraver. The Seattle startup stands by the safety of its machines in a dispute that led to a lawsuit last fall.

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8. Glowforge laser - Laser Cutting - Inventables Community Forum

  • 18 okt 2015 · If anyone here is considering buying a Glowforge laser, they're 50% off for their pre-sale for a few more days - I think pre-sale ends 10/22 ...

  • If anyone here is considering buying a Glowforge laser, they’re 50% off for their pre-sale for a few more days - I think pre-sale ends 10/22 or 10/23. Plus you can get another $100 off (and get me $100 too) if you use my referral URL - Your At-Home 3D Laser Printer | Glowforge. GF people must be friends with Inventables somehow - they drop their name a lot when talking about where to get materials to cut. Looking forward to adding the Glowforge to my tool collection along with my X-Carve!

9. Glowforge laser printer - Page 7 - MakerGear Forum

  • 4 okt 2015 · The Glowforge depending on their cloud hosts makes it a total nonstarter for me, and I agree with Ed that just because they open source the ...

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10. [PDF] Guide to the Glowforge 3D Laser Printer - City of San Diego

  • Having trouble? Want to do something new? We'll do our best to help you succeed! Community Forum. Most Glowforge owners ...

11. Introducing Glowforge Premium user interface - LightBurn Software Forum

  • 3 apr 2020 · And you can create text too - all of this included with the “premium” paid upgrade service. Gosh, I'm so saddened now that I cancelled my ...

  • Well you just purchased a $5000.00 laser (for a basic no frills one) that will only work while connected to the internet, is very finicky about ambient temperature so it only works when it is happy, and has a plethora of issues including not being able to open the lid all the way because it will damage a cable that will render your machine useless has now announced that going forward only the basic functions will be free! Oh, I forgot to add that you can only contact tech support via email or fo...

12. Glowforge laser printer - MakerGear Forum

  • 25 sep 2015 · Re: Glowforge laser printer ... PcS wrote: Thoughts ? It's a laser cutter/engraver that they're advertising as a 3D printer. That's a bit of a ...

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13. Phil's Glowforge Projects - Inventables Community Forum

  • 6 jul 2018 · I was curious how the glowforge does. clearly it can get through thin anodizing, which is good. Much better than the Jtech magnifying glass.

  • …. and Phil makes me Jealous again

14. Your Aura is [much] Faster & Summarization Helps Unlock New ...

  • Your Aura is [much] Faster & Summarization Helps Unlock New Community Tips. We're rolling out two updates that make your Glowforge Aura faster than you've ever ...

  • Read all about the latest improvements that have come to Glowforge!

15. On the (laser) cutting edge: Libraries Makerspace adds a Glowforge

  • 22 sep 2021 · ...& more glowforge.com/tech-specs The Glowforge uses a carbon ... Apr 8, 2024: The 2024 Miami Digital Humanities Forum; Nov 14, 2023 ...

  • Up on the third floor of King Library, Miami students, faculty, and staff from all majors now have access to a Glowforge Plus precision laser cutter and engraver. The Libraries’ Makerspace recently added the machine to its already impressive array of maker equipment, which includes 3D printers, sewing and embroidery machines, digital paper and vinyl cutters and routing machines, a dye-sublimation printer, a heat press, and more. Cuts and engraves wood fabric leather paper cardboard plexiglass/acrylic Delrin/acetal mylar rubber cork sandpaper foods ...& more Engraves glass marble rubber stamps stone ceramic tile anodized aluminum titanium Corian ...& more glowforge.com/tech-specs The Glowforge uses a carbon dioxide laser to cut and engrave a wide variety of materials, ranging from paper and food to titanium and marble. It can automatically convert designs uploaded through its user-friendly web software to produce highly detailed engravings and precision cuts. Students, faculty, and staff don’t need prior experience with laser cutting technology or design to begin experimenting and incorporating the Glowforge into academic projects or personal pursuits. The Makerspace’s trained staff is available to provide guidance and support, and can also consult with faculty to incorporate maker scholarship into courses. To begin creating and experimenting, Miamians can easily reserve time on Makerspace equipment online or drop in during open hours. Also new this semester are to-go Maker ki...

16. Glowforge: Your At-Home 3D Laser Printer

  • Meet Glowforge, the 3D laser printer that makes magical things at the push of a button.

17. Glowforge release - Sawmill Creek Woodworking Community

  • 19 jul 2017 · Unregistered, You can now post pictures from your phone! Sawmill Creek now has support for Forum Runner! (ForumRunner can be purchased in most ...

  • I was wondering if Glowforge has sent out any units yet. I thought they were supposed to release the middle of December.

Glowforge Forum (2024)

FAQs

What are the downsides of Glowforge? ›

Cons. In order to use the Glowforge laser, you must have internet service. This means you cannot operate the laser if you don't have internet access or if your internet access is down. However, I have seen other Glowforge users report good results with using cellular hotspot devices.

Can you really make money with a Glowforge? ›

With the power of Glowforge, you can make some of the best things to sell on Etsy in under an hour. Most Catalog designs come with a commercial license so you can legally print, sell, or gift as many physical copies as you like. Even better, you can customize the design with your own brand.

What is the lifespan of a Glowforge? ›

There are 8760 hours in a year. So a tube rated for 10000 hours would run continuously for about 1.2 years. So a tube rated for 10K hours, that's used for 8 hours/day, ought to last 3.6 years.

How do people afford Glowforge? ›

For those who would like to finance their Glowforge with low monthly payments, we've partnered with several monthly payment services so you can choose the financing plan that works best for you: Affirm, Klarna, Breadpay, and Clicklease.

What is better than Glowforge? ›

OMTech: The Best Glowforge Alternative. OMTech offers responsive US customer service support with real people working on the machines daily. Our specialists walk you through the setup process, giving you a headstart on your laser engraving journey.

What not to use in Glowforge? ›

Unsafe Material for Laser Cutter
Material:Danger:
PVC (Poly VinylChloride) /vinyl/pleather/artificial leatherEmits pure chlorine gas when cut!
ABSEmits cyanide gas and tends to melt
Thick ( >1mm ) Polycarbonate/LexanCut very poorly, discolor,catch fire
HDPE/milk bottle plasticCatches fire and melts
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What is the average cost of a Glowforge? ›

There are three models, with different combinations of laser power, performance and maximum 'print' size. Glowforge Basic costs $3,995, while the Plus model costs $4,995 and the Pro version costs $6,995.

Can I use other software with Glowforge? ›

You can design with any software that saves a PDF, including dozens of choices like Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape, CorelDraw, Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, Autodesk Fusion 360, and Sketchup. Glowforge can print JPG, PNG, SVG, PDF, and other file formats.

How much is the laser tube replacement on a Glowforge? ›

2) We'll replace the tube for you. This is free while the machine is under warranty, and $499 thereafter. This price includes round-trip shipping for your Glowforge anywhere inside the United States. International shipping will be extra.

How often should Glowforge be cleaned? ›

Around every 40 hours of operation, or when I can see the lid camera needs it. In the first two years, probably 4-6 times. It really depends how you are using it. Lots of heavy engraves will require much more frequent cleaning.

Why is Glowforge cutting twice? ›

Almost always because you have 2 lines defined. It may look like only one but if you delete one you'll see another one still there. The Glowforge will never add passes on its own. If you didn't tell it to make multiple passes in the cut settings, then it's following multiple paths in your design file.

Can you use Glowforge without subscription? ›

You can absolutely use your Glowforge without paying for this subscription, which comes free for the first 30 days you own your laser printer, but in addition to losing access to all the art, I noticed that the Aura actually slowed down when Premium status wasn't enabled.

Is Glowforge a good investment? ›

100% yes! 🙂 The Glowforge is simple to set up, easy to use, and capable of cutting and engraving a variety of materials. I've been reading posts in Facebook groups about people buying the Glowforge and how quickly they are able to pay it off, or get their return on investment.

Can you sell a Glowforge? ›

Yes, you can sell it, but once you do, both you and the buyer will have to arrange the transfer of ownership through Glowforge. When you sell it, contact support directly via email (support@glowforge.com) and they will ask you for whatever information they need from you to transfer the account.

Are Glowforge fumes toxic? ›

Typically, with your Glowforge venting outside or through an attached Performance Filter, this smell will quickly disappear. It's completely harmless. If, while printing, you notice a strong unpleasant or irritating odor, or see smoke, turn off your Glowforge immediately.

How much does it cost to maintain a Glowforge? ›

I've concluded that budgeting $3,000 a year for machines should cover me for most eventualities. I am in the UK and to get a refurb machine replacement costs about $1500. So, for US users I would think around $1,500 a year is a good guestimate.

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